Official Monroe Spouse Order Thread

ProofCollection · February 28, 2008 2:06AM

Just placed my order for one of each. On Backorder (no surprise).
Website a little slow but not bad at all. I don't think this issue will be very popular at all.

Kind of funny, the Madison spouses are sitting below the Madisons at a much lower price...

28330xxx 12:04am EST

jwg133 · February 28, 2008 2:08AM

got my order in. i know there are many naysayers about this set - but I am committed to having a complete set. I am planning on leaving them all ungraded. yes, the mint's website was much better than previous releases.

LanLord · February 28, 2008 2:10AM

28331xxx 12:06am EST or 9:06 PST

rbalderman1 · February 28, 2008 2:11AM

I was really surprised about how easy it was to order. Not popular at all anymore. I'm probably just gonna sell off all these spouses in the near future.

pf70collector · February 28, 2008 2:11AM

I agree this coin is not very appealing. I think they should have put the white house on the reverse. More interesting than another depiction of the first lady in front of a mirror or painting. One proof for me ordered in 2 minutes with some lag time but not much.

CaptainQ · February 28, 2008 2:12AM

I ordered the unc, 28330xxx. Backordered until 03-06-2008.

FLBuffaloHunter · February 28, 2008 2:13AM

<< I agree this coin is not very appealing. I think they should have put the white house on the reverse. More interesting than another depiction of the first lady in front of a mirror or painting. >>

That's because it's a ladies coin and ladies like looking at themselves in the mirror

ProofCollection · February 28, 2008 2:14AM

It just ocurred to me, maybe the website is fast because of the "new provider." We'll have to go by order numbers. I think this will be the least popular spouse yet, but I am comitted to a full set as long as I can afford it.

CMAN · February 28, 2008 2:15AM

2008 FIRST SPOUSE GLD PRF (EM)
Order number: 28330xxx
Order Date: 02/28/2008 at 12:02 AM

-CMAN

aficionado · February 28, 2008 2:20AM

First order 283304xx, last order 283316xx. That's 1200.

On other spouses there were 10,000 orders and 50 minutes between my first and last orders.

My conclusion is this spouse is DOA.

Walmann · February 28, 2008 2:22AM

Order #2833xxxx placed at 12:11 est.
Not shaping up for a sell out. At over $1200 an ounce its no wonder.

Manorcourtman · February 28, 2008 2:32AM

<< It just ocurred to me, maybe the website is fast because of the "new provider." We'll have to go by order numbers. I think this will be the least popular spouse yet, but I am comitted to a full set as long as I can afford it. >>

You are giving the Mint way to much credit here. I doubt it's a new high powered website, most likely a dog of a coin that noone is ordering.

ttown · February 28, 2008 2:35AM

I agree the service provider was the low cost one since they couldn't reach an agreement with the one they had. They may have off shored it to India, we'll see on the high demand item if it's an upgrade.

On the sprit of this thead I didn't buy the Monroe but did pick up the UNC Dolly for $509. That's way to close to spot and won't be at that price for long IMO. I'm not sure how good of a indicator the order numbers will be this time around after they see the big price difference and the spot price for gold.

CoinHusker · February 28, 2008 2:36AM

<< 
Kind of funny, the Madison spouses are sitting below the Madisons at a much lower price...
>>

I noticed that as well! $90 difference. OUCH!

ProofCollection · February 28, 2008 5:37AM

So in a couple months when spot is $1150 will you buy a Monroe?

It's funny how the high prices of today become more acceptable as bullion prices rise.

ttown · February 28, 2008 5:45AM

I really don't chase PM's much no days and haven't brought much since gold was under $500. I buy my $5 comms and my plats I need for my collection and will pick up PM's if the price seems right and I think it still has legs. One of these days we're going to have a big correction and everyone will be back to the "sky is falling". I think the mintages of the old coins are going to see a big spike and if this continues this maybe a pattern that keeps mintages near the max.

Silverstate · February 28, 2008 6:22AM

Order #: 283312xx - 1 Order date: 2/28/08
9:10 am PST

53BKid · February 28, 2008 2:40PM

Even though I'd only purchase them to flip, I'm passing this round.

I'm willing to bet that unopened boxes from the mint will be available below the mint price within a couple of months.

If I'm wrong, I can always buy them direct at these prices--they'll still be available for months.

BECOKA · February 28, 2008 5:33PM

<< 

<< It just ocurred to me, maybe the website is fast because of the "new provider." We'll have to go by order numbers. I think this will be the least popular spouse yet, but I am comitted to a full set as long as I can afford it. >>

You are giving the Mint way to much credit here. I doubt it's a new high powered website, most likely a dog of a coin that noone is ordering.

>>

It's not exactly a dog in my eyes. Just over priced. There are just to many other good coins that have priority for me.

coolest · February 29, 2008 1:49AM

It's not exactly a dog in my eyes. Just over priced. There are just to many other good coins that have priority for me. >>

Yes! blatantly overpriced even according to the mints own standards.

ProofCollection · February 29, 2008 6:57AM

It won't seem so overpriced next week (or two) when gold hits $1040/oz.

coolest · February 29, 2008 7:08AM

<< It won't seem so overpriced next week (or two) when gold hits $1040/oz. >>

The future really doesnt count, since it could also be back to $800/oz or less.

CaptainQ · March 7, 2008 4:18AM

My order 28330xxx went from "on hold" to "in process" today with a delivery date of 03-11-2008. Hopefully early next week.

53BKid · March 14, 2008 1:07PM

So, did you receive your Monroe Spouse?

ProofCollection · March 14, 2008 1:14PM

I was disappointed. I ordered mine, and then I saw they were available to buy in person at the ANA show in Phoenix... or at least the Unc was. I could have picked mine up and ran it right over to PCGS.

bigbadchad777 · March 15, 2008 11:42PM

ANyone know the First Strike cutoff date?

aficionado · March 18, 2008 12:21AM

<< ANyone know the First Strike cutoff date? >>

Looks like mine will arrive today !!

I'll be at work though.

FS should last until around April 18th, give or take.

gemstatecoins · March 18, 2008 1:13AM

Just received mine from Fedex... looks nice

Mercury · March 18, 2008 1:34AM

Wife called. Mine is waiting for me at home.

rbalderman1 · March 18, 2008 1:36AM

I was thinking of using the "cc special for this"? Ca I incude $10 and get first strike? thx

bigbadchad777 · March 18, 2008 3:27AM

<< Anyone know the First Strike cutoff date? >>

I emailed customer service to check on the cutoff date for First Strike:

CC,

Tentatively the First Strike cut-off is April 5th.

Kristie Gallant

Customer Service

Collectors Universe

aficionado · March 18, 2008 3:36AM

<< 

<< Anyone know the First Strike cutoff date? >>

I emailed customer service to check on the cutoff date for First Strike:

CC,

Tentatively the First Strike cut-off is April 5th.

Kristie Gallant

Customer Service

Collectors Universe >>

That will change. It's always been 1 month after shipping starts. Which is today, 3/18. I don't thing PCGS is changing there policy.

rbalderman1 · March 18, 2008 4:53AM

I spoke to CS and First strike cutoff is April 3. Any1 have the coin # for submission?

aficionado · March 18, 2008 6:36AM

<< I spoke to CS and First strike cutoff is April 3. Any1 have the coin # for submission? >>

Well I guess the policy changed. No long one month. ONLY 2 weeks for First Strike. Should be good for the population of FS, if you get yours in on time.

rbalderman1 · March 18, 2008 7:07AM

gainseville already sold 2 proofs and 1 unc on ebay. That lidting started on the 11th I think.

aficionado · March 18, 2008 7:26AM

<< gainseville already sold 2 proofs and 1 unc on ebay. That lidting started on the 11th I think. >>

I see....

"ProofCollection" - stated they were on sale at the Phoenix coin show. I guess those of us who put our orders in over the internet are second class. Why do people at the shows get theirs before us??

Screwed by the Mint again.

CaptainQ · March 18, 2008 7:52AM

I received mine this morning. Nice coin.

Official Monroe Spouse Order Thread

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